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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

REP RO KHANNA: We need a new tech social contract to reclaim AI from billionaires

Rep. Ro Khanna advocates for a new tech social contract to combat wealth inequality and ensure democratic control over AI during a speech at Stanford University alongside Bernie Sanders.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Instead of gold: The ghost towers, 'money parking' for billionaires

Many luxury apartments in Billionaires' Row in New York City remain empty, serving as investments for wealthy individuals rather than homes.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A photo of Andrew has spread worldwide โ€“ now it has appeared in an incomprehensible place

A photo of Prince Andrew was briefly displayed at the Louvre, installed by an activist group criticizing billionaires.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

America is a Country for the Rich: From Taylor Swift to Bezos' Ex, Here Are the 154 Billionaires

The article discusses the wealth of 154 billionaires in America, highlighting notable figures like Taylor Swift and Jeff Bezos' ex-wife, along with a rise in self-made female billionaires.

Feb 22 โ€ข 11:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Billionaires are leaving this place in the U.S. due to a law

A growing number of billionaires in California are considering relocating their residency due to a controversial proposed law that would impose an extraordinary wealth tax on large fortunes.

Feb 20 โ€ข 15:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Why the Democrats hesitate to raise taxes on the rich

The Democratic Party in the U.S. is divided over the proposal to raise taxes on the wealthy, with prominent figures opposing a new 'billionaire tax.'

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Sweden will lend people five private islands. Billionaires will get hurt

Sweden is offering its citizens the chance to use five private islands, posing a challenge for local billionaires.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Wall Street Journal: Low Billionaire Taxes Threaten Balance of Americaโ€™s Economy

The Wall Street Journal has warned that the low effective tax burden on billionaires is no longer just a political issue, but poses broader economic implications for the United States.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

AI cannot be left to 'whims of a few billionaires', UN chief tells India summit

The UN Secretary-General emphasized the need for collective governance of artificial intelligence during a summit in India.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Bernie Sanders rails against billionaire โ€˜greedโ€™ amid California tax battle

Bernie Sanders delivered a passionate speech in Los Angeles urging California voters to support a proposed tax on the stateโ€™s wealthiest residents to combat economic inequality.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

A new tax is planned in the USA for only 250 people

California is planning a one-time wealth tax for billionaires to fill healthcare funding gaps without burdening the poor and middle class.

Feb 18 โ€ข 07:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

Tech billionaires fly in for Delhi AI expo as Modi jostles to lead in south

Silicon Valley tech leaders attend an AI summit in Delhi hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focusing on global south leadership in AI technology.

Feb 18 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

BBC fans 'can't wait for the tea' as series 'diving deeper' into billionaires unveiled

A new BBC series exploring wealth disparity and billionaire lifestyles is set to air soon, attracting excitement from fans.

Feb 17 โ€ข 18:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

Files Expose How Global Elite Circulated Around Epstein; Watch Video

Billionaires, princes, and presidents are cited numerous times in over 3 million files from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation released by the U.S. Department of Justice, revealing the continued association of powerful individuals with Epstein even after his 2008 sexual crimes conviction.

Feb 16 โ€ข 18:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Republics without kings, democracies without billionaires

The opening of the 'Epstein files' reveals a systemic issue within capitalism, highlighting how the ultra-rich exploit the legal system while engaging in criminal behaviors.

Feb 16 โ€ข 18:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Californiaโ€™s billionaires pour cash into elections as big tech seeks new allies

Tech billionaires in California are investing heavily in the upcoming elections to gain influence over state politics and support candidates who align with their interests.

Feb 15 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Anthropic breaks records: the Amodei brothers become billionaires

The Amodei brothers, founders of Anthropic, have become billionaires as the company's valuation skyrocketed to $380 billion following a new funding round.

Feb 15 โ€ข 11:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What is the millionaire island to which Mark Zuckerberg is moving

Mark Zuckerberg has purchased a property on the exclusive Indian Creek Island in Miami, home to numerous celebrities and billionaires.

Feb 15 โ€ข 00:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

How Jeffrey Epstein Became Rich: From Math Teacher to Billionaire World

The article explores the rise of Jeffrey Epstein from humble beginnings as a math teacher to becoming a wealthy asset manager in elite circles, connected with billionaires like Elon Musk and Bill Gates.

Feb 14 โ€ข 16:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The five billionaires who 'cried' on Thursday โ€“ How much Musk, Dell, and Zuckerberg lost

Last Thursday's sell-off in artificial intelligence stocks caused a significant loss of wealth for five tech CEOs, amounting to $26 billion collectively in a single day.

Feb 14 โ€ข 07:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

How Jeffrey Epstein Became Rich: From Math Teacher to the World of Billionaires

The article explores the rise of Jeffrey Epstein from humble beginnings as a math teacher to becoming a wealth manager for the ultra-rich, highlighting his influential clients.

Feb 13 โ€ข 19:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What is Zuckerberg's โ‚น1400 crore house like, where only billionaires reside

Mark Zuckerberg and his wife are purchasing a new property in Miami's exclusive 'Billionaireโ€™s Bunker' neighborhood, known for its privacy and security.

Feb 12 โ€ข 07:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Epstein Case, Six Secret Names Revealed in Congress. Shadows on Billionaires and the Leads That Lead to Milan

New developments in the Jeffrey Epstein case bring scrutiny to several powerful individuals after their names were unveiled during a congressional session.

Feb 11 โ€ข 17:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

The world's rich are migrating rapidly - And Greece is on their radar, where else are they going

Wealthy individuals worldwide are relocating at unprecedented speeds, with Greece being considered as a potential destination.

Feb 11 โ€ข 08:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Foreign billionaires funnel $2.6B to US advocacy groups to influence policy, watchdog report claims

A report by Americans for Public Trust claims that over $2.6 billion has been funneled by foreign entities into American advocacy groups to influence policy.

Feb 10 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

โ€˜They always gave us the heaviest workโ€™: how Maga billionaires relied on Mexican labor

The article examines how Uline, a major donor to MAGA Republicans, has exploited Mexican labor through a program while advocating against immigration.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Who is the richest person in Czechia? Strnad shines on the stock exchange, but others are taking a different approach

The article discusses the current wealth ranking in Czechia, highlighting the stock performance of billionaire Strnad among other approaches taken by different individuals to accumulate wealth.

Feb 10 โ€ข 07:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

They have become billionaires by getting people to bet on everything. Now the service is also available in Denmark

Kalshi, a service allowing users to bet on various events, including political changes and weather predictions, is now available in Denmark, sparking both interest and skepticism.

Feb 10 โ€ข 05:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

USA: What to do with all the billionaires in California?

The article discusses the societal debate in the USA regarding the wealth of billionaires in California, focusing on potential legislative measures to tax their fortunes.

Feb 8 โ€ข 14:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Super Bowl in Silicon Valley will be full of billionaires and celebrities

The Super Bowl in Santa Clara, California, is set to showcase an array of corporate executives and celebrities, reflecting the unique culture of the region.

Feb 8 โ€ข 13:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

Escape Right: the Invisible Secession of the Elite

The wealthiest individuals on the planet are distancing themselves from shared societal realities and considering escape plans amid global crises.

Feb 8 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

From the billionaires who are not going to save the media to data centers: 'the poor man's AI' that plugs in in Aragรณn

The article discusses the influence of billionaires on media ownership and the implications for journalism, particularly in light of recent developments surrounding CBS and other media outlets.

Feb 7 โ€ข 23:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
Crime & Justice

Schemes, Lies, and Influential Friends: How Epstein Came Into His Millions

The article explores the transformation of Jeffrey Epstein from a regular math teacher to a person entrusted with finances by several influential American billionaires, highlighting the schemes, lies, and oddities surrounding his life leading to a $577 million inheritance.

Feb 6 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Does money buy happiness? Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, makes a controversial confession

Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, made a controversial remark about happiness and money, coinciding with the latest Forbes ranking of billionaires.

Feb 6 โ€ข 19:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

Sex Offenders: Tech Billionaires Get Caught Up in Jeffrey Epstein's Web

The convicted sex offender had many friends in Silicon Valley, and recent documents published by the U.S. Department of Justice put some prominent individuals in a difficult position.

Feb 6 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Wealth Tax Debate: 'There Should Be No Billionaires'

The Left Party advocates for a comprehensive wealth tax aimed at reducing the wealth of the rich, claiming significant state revenue while ignoring potential repercussions.

Feb 6 โ€ข 16:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

Bustinduy proposes implementing the Zucman tax on the ultra-rich to fund a universal child benefit

Spanish Minister of Social Rights Pablo Bustinduy has proposed a tax on billionaires, known as the 'Zucman tax,' to generate funds for a universal child benefit aimed at eradicating child poverty.

Feb 6 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
World

The battle for space has begun: this will decide who will dictate the future

The article discusses how the current space race involves not only countries but also private companies, scientists, and billionaires, each aiming to shape the future of human activity beyond Earth.

Feb 5 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Spanish prime minister responds to 'tech oligarchs' after Musk calls him a tyrant and traitor

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sรกnchez addressed criticisms from billionaires Elon Musk and Pavel Durov following his announcement to ban access to social media for those under 16 and hold executives accountable for hate speech.

Feb 5 โ€ข 13:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

Zucman, the creator of the minimum tax on billionaires: "Spain must adopt it"

French economist Gabriel Zucman, creator of the proposed minimum tax on billionaires, argues that Spain should implement it to prevent the wealthiest from paying less than the middle and lower classes.

Feb 5 โ€ข 12:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Who are the billionaires and powerful mentioned in Epstein's files

The U.S. Department of Justice has released millions of new documents revealing connections between billionaires and prominent figures like Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Sarah Ferguson, and Ehud Barak and the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 5 โ€ข 11:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
World

The Rise of Michal Strnad / From Czech Republic, a billionaire power, more in the top 100 wealthiest Europeans than Belgians or Spaniards

Czech billionaire Michal Strnad's Czechoslovak Group successfully debuted on the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange, significantly increasing the company's value and Strnad's wealth.

Feb 4 โ€ข 10:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
Crime & Justice

Did Mandelson work to promote Epstein's interests?

Millions of documents from the deceased sex offender reveal that celebrities, royals, billionaires, and top politicians were drawn to Epstein.

Feb 4 โ€ข 09:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

The 'poisonous' poll for Karystianou and Tsipras, Thymios in M.M, Frangou in Argentina and Romanian billionaires at Praktiker

The article discusses a controversial poll regarding politicians and notable figures along with mentions of billionaires and their business involvement in Greece and Argentina.

Feb 4 โ€ข 05:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

New tax for fuel companies and billionaires? Negotiations at the UN

This article discusses the UN's negotiations aimed at introducing new global taxes for fuel companies and the wealthiest individuals, along with potential effects and supporter countries.

Feb 4 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

SpaceX and X.AI: Elon Musk's Billion Games

Elon Musk is merging his aerospace company SpaceX with his AI venture X.AI, raising concerns that it primarily serves his financial interests.

Feb 3 โ€ข 19:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

The asteroid that could make all the residents of Earth billionaires

The asteroid 16 Psyche is theorized to be so valuable that its resources could potentially make every person on Earth a billionaire if mined, though its actual worth is still a subject of scientific inquiry.

Feb 2 โ€ข 12:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Sen. Bernie Sanders: We need to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, Trump is right

Senator Bernie Sanders argues for capping credit card interest rates at 10% in light of growing wealth inequality in America, stating that the wealthiest individuals continue to amass vast fortunes while the working class suffers.

Feb 2 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

California billionaires flee stateโ€™s wealth tax in the most-predictable result ever

California's wealthiest residents are leaving the state in response to a newly proposed Billionaire Tax Act, which imposes a one-time 5% tax on individuals with a net worth exceeding $1 billion.

Jan 16 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Tax fight puts California on collision course as billionaires leave for red states

California's ongoing tax and regulatory debates are prompting wealthy individuals to relocate to states with lower taxes, such as Texas and Florida, causing significant population shifts and economic impacts.

Jan 14 โ€ข 14:13 UTC

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